Bras Across the River

Also on September 11th in Manchester, NH 95.7 fm WZID in conjunction with A Market Natural Foods presented the first 'Bras Across the River' event.  Many vendors, local artists, and over fifteen organizations that deal with breast cancer were there.  Admittance was a $10.00 donation and a bra to hang up on the bridge.  Proceeds benefited the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition, Elliot Breast Health Center, The Susan G. Komen Foundation and the American Cancer Society.  I spent the afternon volunteering at the N.H. Breast Cancer Coalition table handing out information for their wonderful services to women, and found time to hang up some bras.

Zumbathon a Success

Thank you everyone who came out for the very first New Hampshire 'Party in Pink' Zumbathon.  Everyone left nice and sweaty from a great Zumba work out and supported a worthy cause.  Proceeds went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Another big thank you to our fabulous emcee, Thom Fucci, from The Citadel Broadcasting Company, WOKQ 97.5, The Shark 102.1 and 105.3, and WPKQ 103.7.  He even showed his support and up on stage with me to teach the 'Quebradita' dance. 

'Party in Pink' Zumbathon

Saturday, September 11th at the Dover Hellenic Center from 10am to 12pm don't miss this 'Party in Pink' Zumbathon!  Zumba has created a partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation now through October 31st to help create awareness and provide more funding for breast cancer research.  Zumba fitness professionals Diana Post, Harmani Erhart and myself will lead two hours worth of Zumba for the Cure.  These pink Zumbathons are happening all over the country now, but this is the ONLY New Hampshire event.  See you there decked out in pink and ready to break a sweat.

Gillette Stadium

August 26th I was serving hundreds of Patriots fans pizza, pretzels, cotton candy, fried dough and more at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA for one of the Patriots pre-season games.  All workers were Miss NH volunteers at our stand to help keep bringing in scholarship dollars tor the Miss NH Scholarship Program.  Pictured with all the lovely volunteers: Michele, Daniele, Deb, Tina , Sarah and Katie.  Go Pats!

Last Peak Pilates Training

I spent my last two days of Peak Pilates training on August 23rd, and 24th in Newburyport, MA at Progressive Bodyworks.  Teachers from England, Austrailia, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and Hungary flew in for the advanced workshops.  After three years of trainings I will soon take my over-all comprehensive Peak Pilates exam to earn my Comprehensive certificate.  I will be the youngest Peak trainer in the world with this title.  Pictured is me trapped in the Ped-o-pull with Master trainer Clare Dunphy, demonstrating some ballet moves on the Pilates Jumpboard apparatus, and with the two other U.S. trainers at the workshop, Carolyn and Meredith. 

The Sharper Edge Camp

August 17th-20th I spent a couple hours each day working with the The Sharper Edge synchronized skating team of Dover, NH.  I choreographed a cardio dance warm-up routine for the girls, worked on core strength through Pilates, and even let loose a little with a cardio Zumba workout.  What a great group of hard working teens...including my sister, Tiffany!  Can you spot her?

Laurie's Ride for Breast Cancer

August 15th was the 7th Annual Laurie's Ride for Breast Cancer at the Nashua Haraley Davidson.  Over 150 motorcycle riders made a great ride around New Hampshire and finished at the Steve 'n James Tavern in Derry for a barbeque, raffle prizes, and dancing.  All proceeds benefitted the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition.  Pictured here with Laurie, and volunteer driver Loreen, Laurie's motorcycle riding friends, and volunteer Suzanne Rak, former Miss NH staff member, and former Mrs. New Hampshire.  The big surprise for the day was two laps around the New Hampshire Motor Speedway!  What a treat.  More group pictures to follow...